*粤 (Yuè):
This is an old character that refers to the Guangdong and Guangxi provinces.
It is a bit difficult to read the characters in the photo. It might be easier to translate if a rubbing is done over the can, transferring the characters to paper.
JPEG name & KWC reference # being translated: KWC2007.1.54
Name of Translator: Sallie McKibben
Title/Credentials: MAcOM student
Patent Name Translation:
Characters:紅毛墜金膏
Pinyin: Hong Máo Zhuì Jīn Gào
English: Red Hair Falling Gold Paste
Company Name:
Characters:佐壽堂
Pinyin: Zuǒ Shòu Táng
English: Assist Longevity Company
Location of Production:
Characters: 粤東
Pinyin: Yuè Dōng
English: Guangdong Province*
Notes from Translator:
Found a photo of a new version of this item that says, "Most effective for external treatment of all kinds of boils and abcesses":
*粤 (Yuè):
This is an old character that refers to the Guangdong and Guangxi provinces.
It is a bit difficult to read the characters in the photo. It might be easier to translate if a rubbing is done over the can, transferring the characters to paper.